Mandre

Mandre, island of Pag

Mandre is a tourist resort located in the southern part of the island of Pag. Mandre offers a gorgeous view of Silba and Olib and of the little islands Maun and Skrda which abound in coves and beautiful beaches. There is a beach with clear blue sea which extends along Mandre. This place emits of hospitality of the local people ready to offer as much as possible of the atmosphere of this lovely place.

It is a perfect place for those who want a peaceful vacation in magnificent natural surroundings of evergreen oaks, drystone walls and crystalline blue sea.

One can also enjoy gastronomic specialties in local restaurants. Refreshment in hot summer days can be obtained in numerous coffee bars near the beach. Playground, bowling- court, children playground are only a part of the offer of always friendly population of Mandre. .

In a manifestation organized by "Zadarski list" and Tourist board of Zadar county "Cvit za lipši svit" (A flower for a more beautiful world) in 2003. Mandre won the recognition in the category for the most beautiful place in the county.

Beach Rogoza

The Rogoza beach is in the ornithological reservation Kolanjsko blato. Salinity level at the site is very good for treatments of skin and rheumatic diseases. In addition, vegetable flora and wind blowing helps in overcoming heart and allergic symptoms.
Along the Rogoza beach is an agricultural estate Oštarić where wild herbs (which can be used for tea) grows, and made up of a fig plantations. Beach Rush, the Kolan field, water bike paths to Kolan and Gajac.

Island of Pag

The island of Pag is one of the biggest Adriatic islands: it is the fifth largest island with 284.50 square kilometres. Its 270 kilometres of the indented coastline make it the island with the longest coastline on the Adriatic, rich with coves, bays, beaches and capes. The biggest bay, the bay of Pag, is rounded by 20 km of the gravel beaches.

Pag is unique due to its vegetation where trees are the most rare form. Therefore, Pag is the largest kingdom of rocky ground on the Adriatic, where thin grass, low aromatic herb cover, sage and immortelle grow. They make the foundation of the nourishment of the island’s sheep on the rocky ground, intersected by long dry stonewalls, giving a special flavour to the well known cheese of Pag.

Island of Pag, Croatia

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Pag cheese

Pag cheese is cheese produced from the milk of sheep which graze on the hilly pastures that are rich with aromatic plants. These plants are exposed to salt because of the frequent strong winds. This kind of pasture is what makes the specific and recognizable aroma of the Pag cheese.

Pag lace

Pag lace is one of the most famous Croatian souvenirs. It is made in the city of Pag which is located on the island of Pag. It is woven by needle and is still preserved in its original form. Pag lace can be purchased from the lace weavers which weave during the summer months in front of their houses.